Manager Carlos Faz (left) and head bartender Jake Corney, both of BohananÕs, chat in between bites during the "BBQ and Bourbon Kickoff" event Jan. 15 at Two Bros. BBQ Market, 12656 West Ave. Faz and Corney were notable personalities during this yearÕs San Antonio Cocktail Conference last weekend.
The conference, which benefits HeartGift and ChildSafe, featured several events downtown. Four North Central San Antonio-area restaurants, including Umai Mi (xxsxx), MaxÕs Wine Dive (xxxxx), Nothing Bundt Cakes (xxxxx) and Mixtli (xxxxx) had a presence at the official kickoff Jan. 16 at the Majestic Theatre. less

Manager Carlos Faz (left) and head bartender Jake Corney, both of BohananÕs, chat in between bites during the "BBQ and Bourbon Kickoff" event Jan. 15 at Two Bros. BBQ Market, 12656 West Ave. Faz and Corney ... more

Bartender Joshua Bryand prepares the bar for the evening at Arcade Midtown Kitchen at The Pearl in San Antonio on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Bartender Joshua Bryand prepares the bar for the evening at Arcade Midtown Kitchen at The Pearl in San Antonio on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

Bartender Joshua Bryand prepares the bar for the evening at Arcade... Photo-6221833.84663 - San Antonio Express-News

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Diner Amy Batiste (right) chats with Lüke chef John Russ on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. Batiste and her daughter were visiting the downtown restaurant during the city's Downtown Tuesday initiative which will soon mark its one-year anniversary. The initiative offers free parking and specials by participating businesses in an attempt to draw patrons to the downtown area. less

Diner Amy Batiste (right) chats with Lüke chef John Russ on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. Batiste and her daughter were visiting the downtown restaurant during the city's Downtown Tuesday initiative which will soon ... more